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# Muskoka Lakes Museum

Explore Muskoka's Rich History

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://mlmuseum.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://mlmuseum.com/)
- [Activities](https://mlmuseum.com/activities/) - The Muskoka Lakes Museum is family-friendly and full of interactive activities for all ages.
- [About Us](https://mlmuseum.com/about-us/) - Established in 1964, the Muskoka Lakes Museum collects, preserves and exhibits objects that illustrate the settlement and development of the Muskoka Lakes district.
- [Exhibitions](https://mlmuseum.com/collections/) - The museum’s collections cover important aspects of Muskoka’s past, including First Nations history, technology and innovation, boating and boat building, resorts and tourism, and pioneer life.
- [Employment Opportunities](https://mlmuseum.com/hiring-2026/)
- [Support Us](https://mlmuseum.com/support-us/)
- [Become a Member](https://mlmuseum.com/become-a-member/) - The Muskoka Lakes Museum relies on its members, donors and supporters to carry out the very important task of preserving Muskoka’s heritage.
- [Research Services](https://mlmuseum.com/research-services/)
- [Book Shop](https://mlmuseum.com/gift-shop/) - The Museum’s Book Shop stocks a wide assortment of books featuring fiction and non-fiction about Muskoka.
- [Hours & Map](https://mlmuseum.com/hours-map/) - The Muskoka Lakes Museum is located in Port Carling, Ontario, Canada, and is open from the Victoria Day to Thanksgiving every year.
- [Survey Landing Page](https://mlmuseum.com/survey-landing-page/)
- [Group Tours](https://mlmuseum.com/group-tours/) - Book a personalized tour of the Muskoka Lakes Museum with one of our knowledgable staff members.
- [Walking Tours](https://mlmuseum.com/walking-tours/) - Tour the village of Port Carling, guided by a long-time resident, and learn about its colourful history.
- [School Groups](https://mlmuseum.com/school-groups/) - The Muskoka Lakes Museum is a great destination for school groups looking to add an educational, fun and historical experience that meets many expectations of the Ontario curriculum.
- [Volunteer](https://mlmuseum.com/volunteer/) - The Muskoka Lakes Museum’s volunteer program provides a wide range of opportunities and experiences for all ages.
- [Admission](https://mlmuseum.com/admission/) - View rates, discounts and special offers for admission to the Muskoka Lakes Museum.
- [Online Exhibit](https://mlmuseum.com/online-museum-exhibit/)
- [Artifact Donation](https://mlmuseum.com/artifact-donation/)
- [Cottage Games Sign Up](https://mlmuseum.com/cottage-games-sign-up/)
- [Online Activities](https://mlmuseum.com/online-activities/)
- [Local Links](https://mlmuseum.com/local-links/) - For visitors to Muskoka, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help you get the most out of your visit.

## Featured Exhibitions

- [Mahogany In Motion: 55 Years of the MLA Antique Boat Show](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_exhibition/mahogany-in-motion/)
- [Winds of Change](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_exhibition/1637/)
- [Dr. Archdekin's Medical Bag](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_exhibition/1392/)
- ['Canoeing in Muskoka' this season's Featured exhibit](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_exhibition/canoeing-in-muskoka-this-seasons-featured-exhibit/)
- [Mack Cunningham canoe on display in 2020](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_exhibition/mack-cunningham-canoe-on-display-in-2020/)

## Featured Artifacts

- [Museum Now Open starting July 1st](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_artifact/museum-now-open-starting-july-1st/)
- [Duke 'Playmate' motorboat](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_artifact/duke-playmate-motorboat/)
- [1930s chainsaw](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_artifact/1930s-chainsaw/)
- [Judd Spectacles](https://mlmuseum.com/featured_artifact/judd-spectacles/)

## Announcements

- [Thank You](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/thank-you/)
- [Volunteers Wanted](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/volunteers-wanted/)
- [Friday Art Days](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/friday-art-days/)
- [Toy Sailboat Race](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/toy-sailboat-race/)
- [Opening Day 2022](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/opening-day-2022/)
- [Summer Positions](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/summer-positions/)
- [Volunteer At The Museum](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/volunteer-at-the-museum/)
- [Gift a 2022 Membership](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/gift-a-2022-membership/)
- [New Online Exhibit](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1484/)
- [Thank You](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1369/)
- [COVID Policy Update](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/covid-policy-update/)
- [Postcard Exhibit](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/postcard-exhibit/)
- [](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1256/)
- [Plaque Project](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1243/)
- [Thursdays in the Garden](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1230/)
- [](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1224/)
- [Museum Opening July 22, 2021](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1185/)
- [](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1180/)
- [Museum Opening Day Delayed Due To COVID-19](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/1097/)
- [Museum now open starting July 1st](https://mlmuseum.com/announcement/museum-now-open-starting-july-1st/)

## Online Exhibits

- [Communication in Muskoka](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/communication-in-muskoka/)
- [Reading Month](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/national-reading-month/)
- [Flag February](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/flag-february/)
- [Scenery of Muskoka](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/scenery-of-muskoka/)
- [Medicine in Muskoka](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/medicine-in-muskoka/)
- [Ceramics of the Museum](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/ceramics-of-the-museum/)
- [Port Carling Bridge](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/port-carling-bridge/) - This month’s exhibit is going through the various stages of the Port Carling locks and bridge. Though many people in Muskoka use the Port Carling locks and bridge without thinking, there is a rich history to how it was built and the transformations it went through. This is just a sneak peak into how it got to the bridge everyone knows today! This month’s exhibit is going through the various stages of the Port Carling locks and bridge. Though many people in Muskoka use the Port Carling locks and bridge without thinking, there is a rich history to how it was built and the transformations it went through. This is just a sneak peak into how it got to the bridge everyone knows today!
- [Christmas Periodicals](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/christmas-periodicals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”background_image” background_color=”rgba(58,68,79,0.5)” background_color_gradient_direction=”52deg” background_image=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” background_blend=”overlay” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”30px||40px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”9%||6%||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”12%||6%||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”80px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_position=”top_left” custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Online Exhibit” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”65px” hover_enabled=”0″ text_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Christmas Periodicals [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_id=”featured” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_color=”#e8edef” In December, the Muskoka Lakes Museum’s online exhibit is featuring community periodicals from the holiday season. Showcasing how various periodicals, especially community newsletters, showed Christmas spirit and warm wishes over the ages. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
- [Dogs of Muskoka](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/dogs-of-muskoka/) - In this month’s exhibit, the Muskoka Lakes Museum is showcasing the various dogs of Muskoka from the late 1800s to today! Just like their people, there are a number of things dogs get up to in Muskoka: work, play, boating, sleeping, and swimming. This is just a sneak peak at what some Muskoka dogs have gotten up to over the ages. A special thanks goes out to everyone who submitted photos of their dogs on social media for this exhibit! In this month’s exhibit, the Muskoka Lakes Museum is showcasing the various dogs of Muskoka from the late 1800s to today! Just like their people, there are a number of things dogs get up to in Muskoka: work, play, boating, sleeping, and swimming. This is just a sneak peak at what some Muskoka dogs have gotten up to over the ages. A special thanks goes out to everyone who submitted photos of their dogs on social media for this exhibit!
- [Founders of the Muskoka Lakes Museum](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/founders-of-the-muskoka-lakes-museum/)
- [Postcards to Miss Lougheed](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/postcards-to-miss-lougheed/) - To celebrate going back to school in January, our online exhibit features correspondence to Miss Laura Lougheed. These are postcards written from former students to keep in touch after Miss Lougheed had switched teaching positions. Miss. Lougheed, an Irish-Canadian methodist teacher born in 1889, taught in Gravenhurst before moving to Port Carling. In the 1911 Canadian Census, she is listed as one of four lodgers at 107 Joseph Street in Port Carling. To celebrate going back to school in January, our online exhibit features correspondence to Miss Laura Lougheed. These are postcards written from former students to keep in touch after Miss Lougheed had switched teaching positions. Miss. Lougheed, an Irish-Canadian Methodist teacher born in 1889, taught in Gravenhurst before moving to Port Carling. In the 1911 Canadian Census, she is listed as one of four lodgers at 107 Joseph Street in Port Carling.
- [Muskoka Moustaches](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/muskoka-moustaches/) - In honour of Movember, the Muskoka Lakes Museum is featuring men with prominent moustaches! This month the online exhibit will showcase four men from Muskoka history who sported impressive facial hair. In honour of Movember, the Muskoka Lakes Museum is featuring men with prominent moustaches! This month the online exhibit will showcase four men from Muskoka history who sported impressive facial hair.
- [Canoeing Artwork](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/canoeing-artwork/)
- [Muskoka Sheet Music](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/muskoka-sheet-music/)
- [Pinelands Lodge](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/pinelands-lodge/)
- [Hunting in Muskoka](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/hunting-in-muskoka/)
- [Muskoka's Early Toys](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/muskokas-early-toys/)
- [Muskoka and the Great War](https://mlmuseum.com/online-exhibit/muskoka-and-the-great-war/)

## Events

- [Annual General Meeting](https://mlmuseum.com/events/annual-general-meeting-2/)
- [Story Time in the Garden](https://mlmuseum.com/events/story-time-in-the-garden/)
- [Civic Holiday Monday with Amanda's Exotic Animals](https://mlmuseum.com/events/civic-holiday-monday-with-amandas-exotic-animals/)
- [MLM's Annual Fundraiser](https://mlmuseum.com/events/2026-annual-fundraiser/)
- [May Open House](https://mlmuseum.com/events/may-open-house-2026/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Lloyd Walton](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-lloydwalton/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Mayor Peter Kelley](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-mayor-peter-kelley/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Friends of the Muskoka Watershed](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-friends-of-the-muskoka-watershed-2/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Lisa Rance](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-lisa-rance/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Behind-the-Scenes of MLM](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-behind-the-scenes-of-mlm/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Ron Stevenson](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-ron-stevenson/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Tim Du Vernet](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-tim-du-vernet/)
- [Port Carling Lions Club Winterfest](https://mlmuseum.com/events/port-carling-lions-club-winterfest/)
- [Fall Open House](https://mlmuseum.com/events/fall-open-house/)
- [Yard Sale](https://mlmuseum.com/events/yard-sale/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Andrew Whitfield](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-andrew-whitfield/)
- [Annual General Meeting](https://mlmuseum.com/events/annual-general-meeting/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Peter Kelley](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-peter-kelley/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: MuskokaBuilt, ACO Muskoka](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-muskokabuilt-aco-muskoka/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Carol Marie Newall](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-carol-marie-newall/)
- [Amanda's Exotic Animals](https://mlmuseum.com/events/amandas-exotic-animals/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Emily Boone](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-shawn-ruhl/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Pine Cone Treadlers](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-pine-cone-treadlers/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Patrick Boyer](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-patrick-boyer/)
- [Summer Lecture Series: Friends of the Muskoka Watershed](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-lecture-series-friends-of-the-muskoka-watershed/)
- [Canada Day at the Muskoka Lakes Museum](https://mlmuseum.com/events/canada-day-at-the-muskoka-lakes-museum/)
- [Adventures in the Great Outdoors with Adam Shoalts](https://mlmuseum.com/events/adventures-in-the-great-outdoors-with-adam-shoalts/)
- [May Open House](https://mlmuseum.com/events/may-open-house/)
- [Port Carling WINTERFEST 2025](https://mlmuseum.com/events/port-carling-winterfest-2025/)
- [Thanksgiving Open House](https://mlmuseum.com/events/thanksgiving-open-house-3/)
- [Muskoka Lakes Museum Annual General Meeting](https://mlmuseum.com/events/muskoka-lakes-museum-annual-general-museum/)
- [After Hours Lecture Series](https://mlmuseum.com/events/after-hours-lecture-series/)
- [Turtle Day - August Holiday Monday](https://mlmuseum.com/events/turtle-day-august-holiday-monday/)
- [Resort Life in the 1960s - Ray Love](https://mlmuseum.com/events/resort-life-in-the-1960s-ray-love/)
- [Mystery at the Museum](https://mlmuseum.com/events/mystery-at-the-museum/)
- [Paper Making Day 2](https://mlmuseum.com/events/candle-making-day-1-493-724/)
- [Candle Making Day 2 and Paper Making!](https://mlmuseum.com/events/candle-making-day-1-493/)
- [Candle Making Day 1](https://mlmuseum.com/events/candle-making-day-1/)
- [Canada Day Open House - Boat Day!](https://mlmuseum.com/events/canada-day-2/)
- [Archaeology Day 2](https://mlmuseum.com/events/archaeology-day-1-811/)
- [Archaeology Day 1](https://mlmuseum.com/events/archaeology-day-1/)
- [Spinning Demonstration](https://mlmuseum.com/events/spinning-demonstration/)
- [In the Footsteps of the Group of Seven - Fundraiser](https://mlmuseum.com/events/in-the-footsteps-of-the-group-of-seven-fundraiser/)
- [Diamond Anniversary Cruise - Fundraiser](https://mlmuseum.com/events/ice-cream-cruise-fundraiser/)
- [Fall Colours Cruise - Fundraiser](https://mlmuseum.com/events/fall-colours-cruise-fundraiser/)
- [Muskoka Lakes Association Antique Boat Show](https://mlmuseum.com/events/muskoka-lakes-association-antique-boat-show/)
- [Business After Hours - with Portside Fusion and the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce](https://mlmuseum.com/events/business-after-hours-with-portside-fusion-and-the-muskoka-lakes-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [Closed Victoria Day - Monday, May 20th, 2024](https://mlmuseum.com/events/closed-victoria-day-monday-may-20th-2024/)
- [Victoria Day Weekend Open House](https://mlmuseum.com/events/victoria-day-weekend-open-house/)
- [Port Carling Winterfest](https://mlmuseum.com/events/port-carling-winterfest/)
- [Thanksgiving Open House](https://mlmuseum.com/events/thanksgiving-open-house-2/)
- [Picnic in the Past](https://mlmuseum.com/events/picnic-in-the-past/)
- [Museum After Hours Speaker Series](https://mlmuseum.com/events/museum-after-hours-speaker-series-6/)
- [Canada Day!](https://mlmuseum.com/events/canada-day/)
- [Summer Open House](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-open-house/)
- [Thanksgiving Open House](https://mlmuseum.com/events/thanksgiving-open-house/)
- [Summer Saturdays](https://mlmuseum.com/events/summer-saturdays/)
- [Cottage Games Summer Series](https://mlmuseum.com/events/cottage-games-summer-series/)
- [Art Day Fridays](https://mlmuseum.com/events/art-day-fridays/)
- [Toy Sailboat Races](https://mlmuseum.com/events/toy-sailboat-races/)
- [Muskoka Watershed Council](https://mlmuseum.com/events/muskoka-watershed-council/)
- [Museum After Hours Speaker Series](https://mlmuseum.com/events/museum-after-hours-speaker-series-5/)
- [Museum After Hours Speaker Series](https://mlmuseum.com/events/museum-after-hours-speaker-series-4/)
- [Museum After Hours Speaker Series](https://mlmuseum.com/events/museum-after-hours-speaker-series-3/)
- [Museum After Hours Speaker Series](https://mlmuseum.com/events/museum-after-hours-speaker-series-2/)
- [Opening Day](https://mlmuseum.com/events/opening-day/)
- [SCALES Nature Park Visit](https://mlmuseum.com/events/scales-nature-park-visit/)
- [Museum After Hours Speaker Series](https://mlmuseum.com/events/museum-after-hours-speaker-series/)

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